YXY Electronics expands its outdoor datacom portfolio with the new YPM20-CAT6 series — a fully waterproof, panel-ready RJ45 inline coupler rated IP68 for permanent outdoor installation.
Dongguan, Guangdong, China — Aug 25, 2026. YXY Electronics, a Shenzhen-based waterproof connector manufacturer with 18+ years of industrial production experience (Dongguan Yuelong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.), today announced global volume availability of the YPM20-CAT6CAT6-2 IP68 Outdoor Waterproof RJ45 CAT6 Connector Cable. Designed as a drop-in female-to-female Gigabit Ethernet extender, the new M20 round coupler closes a critical design gap for integrators deploying outdoor smart-city CCTV, solar SCADA, marine, mining and industrial IoT networks, where standard RJ45 jacks quickly degrade under UV, moisture and vibration exposure.
For systems integrators: a sealed drop-in fix that lowers field-failure costs
Outdoor networks are the backbone of smart cities, roadside infrastructure, solar farms, satellite ground stations and enterprise campus backhaul. Yet the majority of field-deployed Ethernet runs still use consumer-grade RJ45 keystones and patch panels — components that were never engineered to survive sustained immersion, -40°C cold starts or the UV radiation of a tropical rooftop. The result is predictable: water-ingress call-backs, intermittent link drops, and truck-rolls that eat 30–50% of the margin on mid-size CCTV and solar deployments.
The YXY YPM20-CAT6CAT6-2 (and its pigtailed sibling YPM20-CAT6CAT6-01) eliminates those call-backs by combining a full IP68 waterproof seal, PA66 nylon body (UL94-V0 flame retardant), silicone rubber sealing glands, gold-plated copper contacts and a standard M20 threaded lock into a compact, round form factor. Installers get the same plug-and-play behaviour of a desktop RJ45 coupler, but with the environmental rating of an industrial circular connector — no new tooling, no custom housings, no redesign.
Five benefits engineers spec on every outdoor bid
- IP68 industrial waterproof & weatherproof protection. Engineered for harsh outdoor and industrial environments, the feedthrough gland provides full IP-rated protection against rain, immersion and dust, with a heavy-duty coupler design that guarantees long-term cable-seal reliability for critical external network links.
- Universal CAT6 / CAT6A / CAT7 Gigabit performance. Built for standard Cat 6 network wire, the inline pass-through coupler supports STP and UTP shielded wiring and is fully backward- and forward-compatible with Cat 6a and Cat 7 cables, preserving 1 Gbps signal integrity without loss — an ideal Ethernet coupler for security cameras, IP equipment and field deployment.
- Versatile RJ45 feed-through form factor. The part functions as a heavy-duty RJ45 adapter compatible with standard RJ 45, EtherCon and panel-mounted bulkhead arrangements, suitable for Raspberry Pi projects, outdoor routers, switch panels and field-deployed network enclosures that require a female-to-female inline connection.
- Durable PA66 nylon construction. The body is UV-resistant and shockproof, with mechanical strain relief and full shielding against electromagnetic interference, supporting both standard stock and custom cable extension setups.
- Tool-free installation. No special tools are required — installers simply plug their network wire into each side of the inline RJ45 coupler to create a sealed, secure waterproof joint, speeding up repairs and building-to-building links.
Technical specification — YPM20-CAT6CAT6-2
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | IP68 Outdoor Waterproof RJ45 CAT6 Connector Cable M20 PA66 Nylon 8 Pin Industrial Ethernet Network Extension Coupler Adapter |
| Model Number | YPM20-CAT6CAT6-2 (pigtailed variant: YPM20-CAT6CAT6-01) |
| Type | Ethernet Cable Connector |
| Network Category | CAT6 / Gigabit Ethernet (compatible with CAT6A / CAT7) |
| IP Level | IP68 — fully dust-tight, continuous immersion rated |
| Housing Material | Nylon PA66 (UL94-V0 flame retardant) |
| Contact Material | Copper, Gold Plating |
| Sealing Material | Silicone |
| Thread Size | M20 |
| Gender / Style | Female to Female Inline Coupler |
| Shape | Round (circular industrial) |
| Pins / Poles | 8 Pin (8P8C RJ45) |
| Rated Current | 2.4 A |
| Rated Voltage | 250 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ +105°C |
| Main Features | IP68 Waterproof, Dustproof, UV Resistant, EMI Shielded |
| Connection Mode | Threaded Screw Lock / Plug & Play (tool-free) |
| Colour | Black |
| Certifications | CE / FCC / RoHS |
| Application | Data Communication, Outdoor Power Supply, Network, Industrial, CCTV, Smart City, Starlink/Satellite backhaul |
| Place of Origin | Guangdong, China (Dongguan Yuelong Electronic Technology / YXY factory) |
| Brand | YXY |
| MOQ | 10 pieces (samples supported at 1–9 pcs tier) |
| Trial Price Range (EXW) | CN¥29.04 – CN¥86.29 / piece, depending on cable length and quantity |
| Packaging | Single unit box 15.0 × 15.0 × 3.0 cm · 0.1 kg gross weight |
| Warranty | 3-year warranty against material / workmanship defects |
Product gallery — YPM20-CAT6CAT6 series
Where customers save the most — real-world use cases
- Smart city & roadside CCTV. Replace failed keystone jacks on 200+ camera districts with one SKU; avoid 12-month return-on-service trucks.
- Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 / 5G small cell. Permanently seal fiber-Ethernet handoff boxes and tower cable entry glands in hurricane zones.
- Solar & new energy inverter monitoring. Run RS485-over-Ethernet gateways across tracker rows without dust or water-ingress warranty claims.
- Marine shipboard LAN & offshore buoys. Submersible rating matches the real-world washdown and bilge humidity of port telemetry installations.
- Mining, tunnel & underground infrastructure. Survive dust-laden forced-air ventilation cycles, vibration from shotcrete rigs, and seasonal flooding.
- Starlink Gen3 / satellite dish extension cables. Extend a standard GigE run from the dishy pole to the indoor router without losing IP rating outdoors.
- Factory-floor IIoT, SCADA & EtherCAT. Extend cabinet-to-cabinet backbone links without drilling a new bulkhead or ordering a custom harness.
- LED landscape lighting & outdoor digital signage. One-pass install saves sign companies a second service call during rainy commissioning weeks.
Manufacturing & supply-chain profile
The YPM20-CAT6 series is manufactured by Dongguan Yuelong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (YXY), a 9-year verified Gold Supplier rated 4.9/5 on recent purchase reviews, with ≤1 hour average response time, ≥97% on-time dispatch rate and a 27% repeat-buyer rate. YXY operates a 20,000 m² production plant with five automated production lines, 200+ factory workers and a monthly output capacity of 300,000 connectors. Every unit undergoes 100% in-line QC before packaging and is backed by a 3-year warranty against defects in material or workmanship. ODM/OEM branding is supported on bulk orders, with logo printing on product and packaging included.
Pricing & availability. Volume pricing starts at CN¥29.04 / pcs for 1 – 500 pieces, stepping down to CN¥86.29 at the >3,000-pc tier for longest-cable variants. Sample lead time is 1 – 3 days, standard production lead time 7 – 14 days, and bulk orders exceeding 100,000 units are produced in 1 – 2 weeks. Express shipping via DHL/UPS/FedEx/TNT delivers to most global markets in 2 – 5 days; air and sea freight LCL/FCL options are available for container orders.
How to get it
The YXY YPM20-CAT6CAT6-01 / YPM20-CAT6CAT6-2 series is available now directly from the YXY online store. OEMs and systems integrators working on large tenders can also place blanket POs through the factory global storefront. Engineers can request free 3D STEP files, custom cable lengths, panel-mount gaskets, RJ45-to-M12 hybrid, and overmolded looms by contacting waheed@yxydz.com or calling +86 156 9778 8068.
Press contact. For media enquiries, editorial samples for independent review, or project-based photography of the YPM20-CAT6 series in your specific installation environment, email the YXY product marketing team at waheed@yxydz.com with your publication or project name and estimated timeline.
IP rating, material composition, current/voltage ratings and environmental specifications reflect factory lab data under controlled test conditions. Field installers should follow local electrical code and verify sealing glands after every cable insertion.
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